Now we’re stepping back in time a bit, going back to
the ‘50s and Aston’s effort at the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans. Back then, the
DBR1 managed to secure Aston’s only outright win in the famous endurance event,
while also securing a win in the World Sports Car Championship, joining the
ranks of the Ferrari 250TR and Ferrari 375 Plus as one of just three cars in
the period to take both titles in the same year.
Voluptuously styled, the DBR1 is highly sought by
collectors, with one example selling for a whopping US$ 22.5 million just last
year. This rendering keeps the same lovely green paint, open top, and tall fenders,
all while also adding in modern characteristics from the Valkyrie and Vantage.
